As mentioned in the Dell Latitude X200 review, the Gateway 200STM uses the same basic design as the X200; both machines are manufactured by Samsung. Like the X200, the 200STM is a 3-pound, 1-inch-thick ultraportable. This system has a 1-GHz processor and a 40GB hard drive (whereas the Dell has a 933-MHz processor and a 30GB hard drive). On all of our benchmark tests, the performance of these two systems was on a par.

We really like the fact that Gateway bundles a slim docking station, which lets you transform the system into something akin to a desktop. Dell offers the same docking station as an optional feature, but it will cost you $399 with a DVD/CD-RW drive.

The support plan for the Gateway is subpar: The parts-and-labor warranty lasts for only one year, and you must pay an extra $59 for a year of on-site service. But for almost the same price, Dell delivers a similar system with a three-year warranty.

Gateway 200STM

Gateway 200STM

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